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The Power of an Enabling Ecosystem Part 2
Namibia Chamber of Commerce Ecosystem THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS One thing we have learned is that ideas are abundant. Every young person has an idea. The challenge is not ideas. The challenge is turning ideas into…
Hear From Our Products Who Are Now Proud Civil Servants
By: Stephanus Pombili Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and empowering communities. At Welwitchia University (WU), the institution takes pride in producing graduates who are making meaningful contributions across various sectors of society….
5km-Long Gold Prospect Found in Damara Goldbelt
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A Canadian-listed gold exploration company, Ongwe, has reported this month that it stumbled upon one of the biggest gold-in-soil anomaly prospects. The finding, which is termed the Nguni project, is 17km from the company’s Manga…
The Intra-African Question: Cross-Border Payments or Monetary Union?
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala It has been found that a trader in one African country may find it difficult or expensive to pay a supplier in another African country directly in either party’s currency. The transaction often has to…
Southern Africa Exploring Leather Value Addition
By: Dwight Links The Southern African Regional Leather Network (SARLEN) recently held its inaugural region-wide digital seminar on leather production. At the seminar, the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) presented on topics on critical positioning elements…
Gamblers Place Hopes on World Cup Bets
By: David Shoombe With the commencement of the FIFA World Cup last week, football lovers are not only enjoying the game itself, but also the opportunities presented by the sporting event. Namibia is one of the most…
Namibia’s (Lack of) Support of African Participants at the World Cup
By: Hee-Dee Walenga World Cup time is upon us. The increase in the availability of flags and other football-related merchandise in the stores and streets is unavoidable. Everyone has a “World Cup Special” going on. Shops and street…
Welwitchia University Outapi Campus: Bringing Quality Higher Education Closer to Home
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University continues to expand its footprint across Namibia, reaffirming its commitment to providing accessible, quality, and market-driven higher education. One of its most significant milestones has been the establishment of the Welwitchia University Outapi…
Regulatory Sandboxes: Unlocking Namibia’s Digital Future
By: Abraham Eita As the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sector continues to evolve, driven by rapid technological changes, digital transformation, and increasing demand for connectivity, the role of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) remains pivotal…
Pasta Presents Scalable Intra-African Export Opportunity
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An impact assessment of Namibia’s industrialisation potential and AfCFTA readiness shows that the Namibian pasta industry has potential to be scaled for African and global export. Uncooked pasta presents a scalable intra-African export opportunity for…